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Eugene Thabo Hilton

Eugene Thabo Hilton

Birmingham,UK

Summary

Creative and impact-driven Project Manager with 6+ years' experience delivering arts, culture, and placemaking programmes that bring spaces to life. Known for managing complex multi-stakeholder projects across public art, youth-led campaigns, and digital storytelling—always with a focus on collaboration, community impact, and high-quality execution.


Skilled in budget management (up to £150K), strategic planning, and coordinating diverse teams of artists, freelancers, and partners.

Track record includes producing award-nominated events, managing installations, shaping content and creative direction, and working directly with local authorities, funders, and community groups.


Passionate about transforming public spaces into vibrant, inclusive environments through authentic placemaking and cultural expression. Brings both the calm under pressure and operational rigour needed to move ideas from concept to installation—on time and within scope.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Project Manager

We Don't Settle CIC
Birmingham, UK
09.2024 - 06.2025
  • Lead delivery of multi-strand projects including Africanize, Poetry Jam, and FUEL, managing teams, timelines, stakeholders, and budgets up to £150,000.
  • Coordinate freelance artists, researchers, evaluators, and young collaborators to ensure successful outcomes across all strands.
  • Support strategic planning and evaluation reporting for funders
  • Contributed to youth governance development and ongoing engagement strategy.
  • Steered teams through complex project phases to successful completion.
  • Ensured effective resource allocation with meticulous project scheduling.
  • Integrated new technologies into existing systems for improved functionality.
  • Utilised advanced project management tools for superior tracking and reporting.
  • Identified risks, implemented mitigation strategies for secure project outcomes.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans for successful execution and delivery.

Community and Content Manager

We Don't Settle CIC
Birmingham, UK
04.2021 - 09.2024
  • Produced digital campaigns and creative content to support project delivery and audience engagement.
  • Managed visual brand identity, campaign copy, and digital storytelling for We Don't Settle's flagship programmes.
  • Oversaw paid ad campaigns (Facebook Ads), helping over 500+ people engage with events and shows; grew Instagram from 237 to 3,000+.
  • Co-led key programmes like FUEL (funding over 60 youth-led projects) and Lunar Campfires (highly rated reflective spaces for young People of Colour).
  • Played key role in organisation's rebrand, shaping its visual and strategic identity during transition from project to CIC.
  • Maintained consistent brand voice across all channels, enhancing overall brand recognition.
  • Improved website traffic by implementing keyword-rich articles and blog posts.
  • Boosted online presence with strategic social media postings.
  • Led brainstorming sessions, resulting in innovative content ideas.
  • Crafted compelling copy that resonated well with target audience, leading to increased conversions.

Community Developer

Beatfreeks (Don't Settle Project)
Birmingham, UK
03.2020 - 05.2023
  • Supported delivery of a youth-led heritage project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
  • Facilitated creative workshops, co-curated events, and built digital campaigns engaging young People of Colour.
  • Contributed to the foundation and growth of We Don't Settle CIC, including its early strategy, partnerships, and creative direction.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

Project management

Institute of Leadership Certified
London
09.2024 - 09.2024

Skills

  • Project & Programme Management
  • Creative Producing
  • Digital Content Creation
  • Partnerships & Stakeholder Management
  • Facebook Ads
  • Strategic Planning
  • Adobe creative suite proficient
  • Low-Code Development & AI Integration


ACHEIVEMENTS

  • Engaged 500+ attendees across events and campaigns
  • Grew Instagram from 237 to 3,000+ through organic strategy
  • Recruited and supported 600+ young people in Don’t Settle
  • Managed funding for 60+ youth-led projects
  • Reached 2,000+ young people via online and offline programming

Certification

  • Project Management (Institute Approved Programme), Institute of Leadership, 09/01/24
  • Designated Safeguarding Officer (Advanced), 06/01/23

Affiliations

  • Building side projects with AI tools
  • Photography
  • Running & hiking

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Project management

Institute of Leadership Certified
09.2024 - 09.2024

Project Manager

We Don't Settle CIC
09.2024 - 06.2025

Community and Content Manager

We Don't Settle CIC
04.2021 - 09.2024

Community Developer

Beatfreeks (Don't Settle Project)
03.2020 - 05.2023

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